John Robert Wilkerson

1925 - 2018

John Robert Wilkerson obituary, 1925-2018

BORN

1925

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Memphis Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

3700 North Germantown Parkway

Bartlett, Tennessee

John Wilkerson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 31, 2018.

John R. Wilkerson went to Heaven to be with the love of his life, Mary Ellen Wilkerson. He enjoyed water skiing, fishing, camping and running. John graduated from Carthage High School in Carthage Missouri and then attended Memphis State University where he studied to be a C.P.A. He worked as a clerk for the Railway Mail service, served in the Army, was a retired C.P.A. member of the runners club and often volunteered at Memphis in May with them and held office with G.O.P. John is survived by his three sons Joe, John and Bill Wilkerson, two grandsons David (Tina), Jay(Andrea) and six great grandchildren Kiley, Parker, Brody, Miles, Maci, and Tinley. A service will be held at Memphis Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 6th at 5:00PM with a visitation held an our prior. A committal service will be held at West Tennessee Veteran Cemetery on Thursday, February 8th at 10:45 AM. In lieu of flowers donation may be offered to St. Jude.

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February 12, 2018

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends may the love of God continue to be with you always. Psalm 116:15

February 6, 2018

Cecilia Garrison

So sorry to hear that you lost your dad. Our hearts go out to your whole family.

Big hugs,
Rose Stull and Celia Garrison

February 5, 2018

Jon Fox

Rest in Peace, John. I always enjoyed seeing you and Mary at the Elvis 5K races & personally brought you my photo of the two of you wearing your EP t-shirts at one of the races from years ago. You will be missed.

February 4, 2018

Scottie McIntosh Garber

To the Wilkerson family: I was so sorry to learn of the loss of your Dad, and send prayers that you will be comforted at this time. My husband, Bob and I, attended Frayser with Johnny and Bill. May you have many good memories with your Dad (and Mom). Scottie and Bob Garber

February 1, 2018

Mr. Wilkerson was a fine man! He served our state as a committeeman and served the city of Lakeland, Tennessee as a commissioner. My husband and I are thankful for all he did for Lakeland and Tennessee! Rest in peace Mr. Wilkerson! My husband and I pray God will bless his family with a peace that passes all understanding! Jim & Connie McCarter

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Feb

6

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Memphis Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133

Feb

6

Service

5:00 p.m.

Memphis Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133

Feb

8

Graveside service

10:45 a.m.

West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery

TN

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3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133

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